When school is out, Teen PASS offers FREE, exceptional clubs that focus on the areas of NYC Parks, arts, environmental science and sports that are tailored to the interests and talents of 6th – 8th graders. City Parks Foundation creates a safe space for young people to grow as scientists and artists, nature lovers and healthy individuals alongside expert educators. Academic support, homework help, and an afternoon snack as well as fun educational field trips are included.
Beginning in September, programs are held during weekday afternoons, select Saturdays and school holidays at Red Hook Recreation Center in Brooklyn.
LOCATIONS: Red Hook Recreation Center (Grades 6-8) 155 Bay Street, Brooklyn Monday – Friday / 3:45pm to 6:30pm
Program begins September 19, 2016
FOR INFORMATION: Contact Joel Lock, Associate Director of Youth Development, at (212) 360-2745 or via email at jlock@cityparksfoundation.org.
TO REGISTER: Visit http://www.cityparksfoundation.org/education/teen-pass/
Teen PASS is made possible with public support from New York City’s Department of Youth and Community Development and SONYC.
City Parks Foundation is the only independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer programs in public parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City. At City Parks Foundation, we are dedicated to invigorating and transforming parks into dynamic, vibrant centers of urban life through sports, arts, community development, and education programs for all New Yorkers. Our programs and community building initiatives — located in more than 300 parks, recreation centers, and public schools across the city — reach 425,000 people each year. Our ethos is simple: we believe thriving parks reflect thriving communities. For more details, please visit www.CityParksFoundation.org.